NUWC Keyport Qualified for Metal Additive Manufacturing
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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport has received approval from Naval Sea Systems Command for a metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing procedure. This qualification makes them the first Warfare Center to achieve this milestone. The approval enables the center to utilize additive manufacturing for metal parts, potentially enhancing production efficiency and capability.
This qualification is significant as it allows the Naval Undersea Warfare Center to leverage additive manufacturing technology for producing complex metal components, which can lead to improved manufacturing capabilities and potentially enhance the Navy's undersea warfare capabilities.
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